Sky View
Soar over Europe and experience the landscape from an eagle's perspective. From an exploration of Britain's castles (both ancient and modern) to Europe's mystical sites and ruins, take a magical journey through Ireland, Italy, and France.
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- Smithsonian Channel
- Documentary
Soar over Europe and experience the landscape from an eagle's perspective. From an exploration of Britain's castles (both ancient and modern) to Europe's mystical sites and ruins, take a magical journey through Ireland, Italy, and France.
Season 1 Episode Guide
7 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Fortress Britain
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Take an aerial tour of some of England's most famous fortresses. From Balmoral, still occupied by the Royal family, to some of the oldest castles dating back to 1066, discover how their place in society had a huge impact on English history.
Episode 2
Mysteries, Myths and Legends
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
A magical mystery tour over mystic, sacred places, touching every corner of the island realms of Britain and Ireland. Witness magnificent cathedrals, remote mountaintops, and other dramatic sights that have inspired man for generations, many of which can only be seen from above.
Episode 3
The Heart of Italy
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Soar over Florence and its unbaked landscape of terra cotta rooftops as we move swiftly west to Pisa, with its famous leaning tower. From here, zigzag southeast through a series of unique medieval towns, including Siena and Montepulciano, before arriving at the dramatic cathedral at Assisi.
Episode 4
The Emerald Isle
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
A scenic journey over Ireland's most stunning landmarks. Discover Donegal and its bay, and journey to the impressive mountain of Ben Bulben. Visit a Bronze Age cemetery set on a hilltop of the Bricklieve Mountains, overlooking Lough Arrow.
Episode 5
The French Riviera
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Take flight across the sun-kissed coast of Mediterranean France, starting in the foothills of the Pyrenees. After visiting the modern marvel of the Odeillo solar power station, see vestiges of France's former glory in the nearby forts and castles of Mont Louis and Cathar. Following the Canal du Midi, finish your tour at the warm shores of the sea at Narbonne.
Episode 6
Southern Britain
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Take an eagle's eye look at some of the most stunning parts of the country. We travel west to Heathrow before following the Great Western Railway towards the impressive Caen Hill locks. Next is Britain's favorite tourist destination, Stonehenge, where we get to see the extraordinary stones from a completely different perspective than the people on foot below.
Episode 7
The Tudor Age
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Take an aerial trip through time as we visit the mansions of the Tudor period, an era best remembered for its great houses built not for the glory of God but for the glory of the people who lived in them.